{"title":"Crafts \u003e Gold Leaf \u003e Sizing \u0026 Sealers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sepp-gilding-workshop-water-based-size","title":"Gilding Workshop Water Based Size","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater-based formulation simplifies cleanup while maintaining the precise open time professional gilders need. This sizing becomes ready for leaf application within 15-30 minutes depending on temperature and humidity, then stays workable for 24-36 hours, a generous window that accommodates complex projects without rushing. You can build elaborate compositions across multiple sessions, knowing the tack remains consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula accepts genuine and imitation leaf equally well: gold, silver, aluminum, or copper. Brushes clean with simple soap and warm water, eliminating the solvents and extended cleanup that oil-based sizes demand. This matters during intensive gilding sessions where you're switching between application and leaf work repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSepp formulated this sizing for workshop environments where reliable performance matters more than traditional methods. The extended open time proves particularly valuable when gilding intricate patterns or working across large surfaces that require systematic coverage. Apply sizing to your prepared surface, wait for proper tack development, then lay leaf with confidence that adhesion will be secure. Ideal for decorative arts, frame restoration, and illumination work where water-based materials integrate better with your existing process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sepp","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47973656854757,"sku":"83646","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s83646.jpg?v=1761685739"},{"product_id":"pebeo-gedeo-relief-gilding-paste","title":"Gedeo Relief Gilding Paste","description":"\u003cp\u003eDimensional gilding requires proper foundation, smooth applications look flat; textured surfaces catch light and create depth. This ready-to-use paste builds substantial relief directly from the nozzle or spreads with a spatula, creating ridges, peaks, and dimensional patterns that transform into sculptural metallic surfaces once you apply Gedeo gilding leaves. The paste's formulation maintains crisp edges and defined texture as it dries, essential for relief work where shadows and highlights depend on surface variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-surface adhesion means you can build dimensional gilded elements on canvas, wood, paper, or mixed media substrates without additional primers or preparation. Work spontaneously with direct application for bold linear effects, or use controlled spatula techniques for precise patterning and graduated relief. The paste accepts metal leaf once tacky, eliminating guesswork about adhesive timing while providing the substantial tooth needed to anchor leaf to dimensional surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick application capability distinguishes this from standard gilding sizes that work only in thin layers. Build up substantial texture in single applications, creating baroque flourishes, embossed lettering, or abstract dimensional compositions that catch light from multiple angles once gilded. The white paste color provides clear visibility of your relief pattern before gilding, allowing confident placement and correction before committing precious metal leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pebeo","offers":[{"title":"37 ml \/ tube","offer_id":47973666881765,"sku":"08091","price":8.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s08091.jpg?v=1761686261"},{"product_id":"mona-lisa-water-based-medium-and-sealer","title":"Water-based Medium and Sealer","description":"\u003cp\u003eMetal leaf tarnishes when exposed to air and moisture, dulling the brilliant finish you worked to achieve. This water-based sealer creates a protective barrier that locks in metallic luster while maintaining the reflective quality that makes leaf so striking. The fast-drying formula lets you complete projects efficiently without extended waiting between application and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond preservation, this medium serves double duty in your gilding workflow. Use it as a sizing agent to prepare surfaces for leaf application, then apply it as a topcoat once the leaf is positioned. The water-based formulation means straightforward cleanup with soap and water rather than solvents, keeping your workspace manageable during multi-step projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2-ounce bottle provides ample coverage for decorative objects, picture frames, and mixed media pieces where metal leaf adds focal interest. Whether sealing composition leaf that requires protection or preserving genuine metal accents on craft projects, this sealer maintains clarity without yellowing or clouding your metallic surfaces. Conforms to ASTM D 4236 safety standards for art materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mona Lisa","offers":[{"title":"gloss","offer_id":47974360776933,"sku":"67093","price":5.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s67093.jpg?v=1770306888"},{"product_id":"mona-lisa-adhesive-pen","title":"Adhesive Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eMetal leafing typically demands careful brushwork and patience. This adhesive pen eliminates the fuss, letting you draw gilded designs as naturally as sketching with a marker. Apply adhesive directly where you want metallic accents, signatures, decorative borders, intricate lace patterns, then wait 5-10 minutes for the tack to develop before pressing leaf into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-tip design adapts to your needs without switching tools. Pull out the bullet tip, flip it around, and you've got a chisel edge for calligraphy strokes or broader coverage. Both tips dispense acid-free, non-toxic adhesive that creates precise, controlled lines on paper, wood, canvas, and other surfaces. This precision means less wasted leaf and cleaner finished work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix sheets of Simple Leaf (5½\" × 2½\") come included, choose gold or silver to start experimenting immediately. The micro-thin composition conforms beautifully to adhesive lines, capturing fine details that thicker leafing materials would obscure. Excess leaf brushes away cleanly, leaving crisp metallic designs without the setup and cleanup that traditional sizing methods require.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mona Lisa","offers":[{"title":"pen plus silver leaf","offer_id":47978832167141,"sku":"10499","price":9.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"pen plus gold leaf","offer_id":47978832199909,"sku":"21101","price":9.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s10499.jpg?v=1761679170"},{"product_id":"mona-lisa-gold-leaf-adhesive","title":"Gold Leaf Adhesive","description":"\u003cp\u003eGilding requires patience, metal leaf won't adhere to wet adhesive, but applied too late, it won't stick at all. This water-based size solves the timing problem by staying workably tacky for up to 24 hours after application. You can apply adhesive in the morning and return to lay leaf that evening, or work through complex patterns without racing against drying time. The extended open time proves equally valuable when working with alternative materials; sand, glitter, and decorative elements all bond reliably within that generous window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow-drying formulas let you focus on precise leaf placement rather than watching the clock. The adhesive maintains consistent tack across its working period, eliminating the guesswork of \"is it ready yet?\" that faster-drying sizes demand. Water-based composition means easy cleanup and low odor during application, brush out immediately after use, and tools stay ready for your next gilding session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 2-ounce jars for small projects and accent work, or 32-ounce jars when covering furniture, frames, or multiple pieces. Whether applying genuine gold leaf to icon panels or creating mixed-media textures with metallic flakes and found materials, this adhesive provides the working time that careful surface decoration requires.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mona Lisa","offers":[{"title":"32 oz.","offer_id":47979059020005,"sku":"01782","price":36.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz.","offer_id":47979059052773,"sku":"76827","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s01782.jpg?v=1761685880"},{"product_id":"sepp-kolner-burnishing-clay-for-gilding","title":"Kolner Burnishing Clay For Gilding","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnglish clays ground to exacting fineness create a burnishing surface that brings metal leaf to mirror-bright perfection. Sepp Kolner clay arrives ready to use, no mixing glue or sizing into powder, no waiting for adhesives to cure. Apply it directly to prepared gesso surfaces, let it dry completely, then burnish your gold or silver leaf to achieve the reflective brilliance that distinguishes traditional water gilding from simpler adhesive methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clay itself provides the crucial foundation for burnishing. Its ultra-smooth surface allows the burnisher to compress and polish metal leaf without catching or tearing, transforming matte leaf into luminous metal that reflects light like polished jewelry. Mix colors to create custom undertones: blend warm red clay with cooler tones to achieve the exact base hue you want showing through translucent gold leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese clays also function as colored grounds for oil size gilding when you want tinted undertones without the burnishing step. Apply thin layers with soft brushes, building up smooth coats that dry hard and stable. Each 3.4 oz container provides enough clay for substantial gilding projects, from icon panels to decorative frames. Traditional water gilders and contemporary artists working with metal leaf both rely on this clay for results that match historical gilding techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sepp","offers":[{"title":"ochre","offer_id":48100157980901,"sku":"16138","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"white","offer_id":48100158013669,"sku":"36054","price":23.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"red","offer_id":48100158046437,"sku":"50941","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"blue","offer_id":48100158079205,"sku":"53477","price":23.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"black","offer_id":48100158111973,"sku":"71930","price":23.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s16138.jpg?v=1770298714"},{"product_id":"mona-lisa-antiquing-glaze","title":"Antiquing Glaze","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreshly applied metal leaf often looks too pristine for period-appropriate work or weathered aesthetics. This umber-toned glaze solves that problem, settling into crevices and recesses to simulate the natural patina that develops on aged gilding. Apply it selectively over gold, silver, or copper leaf to create dimensional depth, heavy in corners and edges where authentic tarnish would accumulate, lighter across flat surfaces for subtle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe translucent formula lets you control the degree of antiquing through application technique. Wipe back immediately for gentle aging, or allow it to set longer before buffing for pronounced vintage character. This approach works particularly well on carved frames, ornamental furniture, and decorative objects where historical authenticity matters. The umber base mimics oxidation patterns without the chemical harshness of actual tarnishing agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMona Lisa formulates this glaze specifically for metal leaf compatibility, ensuring proper adhesion without disturbing the delicate foil beneath. Use it to transform bright new leafing into convincingly aged surfaces, or to restore appropriate patina to restored antiques. Professional frame gilders and furniture conservators rely on this controlled aging method when period accuracy matters more than pristine shine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mona Lisa","offers":[{"title":"2 oz. bottle","offer_id":48102327156965,"sku":"32871","price":4.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"1-shot-fast-dry-gold-size","title":"Fast Dry Gold Size","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessional gilding demands precise timing windows, and this oil-based size delivers exactly that control. Fast Dry Gold Size reaches tack in approximately one hour, quick enough to maintain workflow momentum without rushing your preparation. That elasticity matters when you're laying delicate leaf; the surface remains workable for engine turning up to eight hours after application, giving you genuine flexibility for detailed patterning work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe self-leveling formula eliminates brush marks that would telegraph through thin gold leaf, creating the smooth foundation essential for mirror-bright finishes. Oil-based chemistry provides the adhesive strength and open time that water-based products simply can't match, particularly for traditional techniques on sign work, frames, and decorative surfaces. You're working with the same formulation sign painters have relied on for decades, proven performance rather than reformulated shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply with quality brushes in thin, even coats. The size should feel slightly tacky, not wet, when you begin laying leaf. That one-hour window lets you prep multiple pieces in sequence, working efficiently through projects that require consistent results across surfaces. For gilders who understand that timing and surface preparation determine success, this size provides the foundation everything else depends on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1-Shot","offers":[{"title":"8 oz.","offer_id":48111557345509,"sku":"02004","price":36.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s02004.jpg?v=1769731732"},{"product_id":"mona-lisa-extra-thick-leaf-adhesive","title":"Extra Thick Leaf Adhesive","description":"\u003cp\u003ePorous surfaces, raw wood, unfinished terracotta, fabric, need adhesive that penetrates rather than sits on top. This water-based formula soaks into substrate fibers, creating mechanical bonds that hold metal leaf securely without the slip common with surface-only adhesives. The extended open time eliminates rushed application; size remains workable for over 24 hours, letting you position leaf precisely or work in stages across large projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick consistency makes this particularly effective for stenciling. The adhesive stays where you apply it rather than bleeding under template edges, producing clean borders essential for pattern work. Five to twenty minutes brings it to proper tack, test with a knuckle touch; when it feels slightly sticky but no longer transfers to your skin, it's ready for leafing. That working window accommodates interruptions without compromising bond strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleanup requires only soap and water while wet, keeping brushes and tools maintenance-simple. Use this size for wooden boxes, canvas surfaces, papier-mâché forms, or fabric applications where you need leaf to grip textured substrates. The formula works with composition leaf, imitation leaf, and genuine metal leaf equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mona Lisa","offers":[{"title":"quart","offer_id":48111570682085,"sku":"11950","price":32.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s11950.jpg?v=1769734776"},{"product_id":"mona-lisa-extra-thick-metal-leaf-adhesive","title":"Extra Thick Metal Leaf Adhesive","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater-soluble adhesives typically run and pool during application, creating uneven tack that shows through delicate metal leaf. This extra-thick formula eliminates that frustration. Dense consistency stays exactly where you brush it, enabling controlled coverage on vertical surfaces and intricate details without drips or thin spots. The adhesive appears milky white during application so you can see precisely where you've worked, then dries completely clear to disappear beneath your gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMona Lisa formulated this specifically for metal leaf application, achieving the optimal tack level that grabs leaf firmly without tearing or causing wrinkles. Brush it on generously where you want metallic accents, dimensional surfaces, textured substrates, or detailed patterns all receive even adhesive coverage. Water-soluble composition means easy cleanup and the ability to thin if needed for specific techniques, though most gilders appreciate using it straight from the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2-ounce jar provides substantial coverage while remaining easy to handle during active gilding sessions. 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